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Should you buy or lease your business assets?

August 28, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team

Should your business buy or lease essential equipment? Discover the pros and cons of each option, from owning an asset outright to spreading costs with a lease, and make the best decision for your business growth.

Understanding your business credit is key when you want to borrow money, and the right financing options can help you grow your business and unlock new opportunities as an NZ small business.

Business credit: using loans to grow your business

August 21, 2025 / Kunal Topiwala

Having a good business credit profile is vital for accessing routes to funding. Here are six different ways to fund the growth of your NZ small business.

Lead your team with vision. Business owners can drive growth by investing in people, guided by an experienced business advisor.

Are You Growing Mushrooms or Roses in Your Business?

August 14, 2025 / Manisha Kesha

The way you lead your team can mean the difference between a business that merely survives and one that truly thrives. Discover the two leadership styles every business owner should know, and which one drives lasting growth.

As a small business owner, selling a trust-held property? The anti-money laundering due diligence rules have just been simplified by the NZ Government. Here's what’s changing.

Changes to the due diligence process when selling a trust-held property

August 6, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team

Selling a trust-held property? The anti-money laundering due diligence rules have just been simplified by the NZ Government. Find out what’s changing and why the process is about to get easier.

A trust is a powerful way to protect your assets and secure your family's future.

How to Use a Trust to Protect Your Personal Assets

July 31, 2025 / Kunal Topiwala

Have you considered the benefits of using a family trust? Here's how a trust can help you shelter your personal assets and protect the future of your family and business.

New Zealand startups can make smarter business decisions by leveraging financial reporting tools and seeking expert advice to guide their growth.

Better Business Decisions Start with Better Information

July 24, 2025 / Manisha Kesha

Making confident business decisions starts with clear, consistent insight. For New Zealand startups, strong financial reporting and expert advice can provide the clarity needed to grow sustainably, respond to challenges, and plan ahead with confidence.

Using a credit card strategically can help improve cashflow and unlock funding opportunities for your NZ business.

Business credit: how a credit card helps your business

June 26, 2025 / Kunal Topiwala

A business credit card might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about funding, but when used well, it can boost cashflow, build credit and open doors for future finance. Here are five ways we believe a business credit card can support your business.

Optimising your NZ business for 2025? There could be some challenges. In a shifting landscape, weather events, and plan for the future.

Reducing the uncertainty: Embracing the new reality

June 19, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team

As technology, climate, and global conditions continue to shift, many New Zealand businesses are facing increased uncertainty. With real examples from across the country, we outline practical strategies to help business owners adapt, stay competitive, and confidently plan for the future.

Budget 2025 introduced the Investment Boost scheme. But how can Investment Boost help you reinvest in growth and the competitiveness of your business? Here's our summary.

Investment Boost: How to maximise the benefits of this new scheme

June 12, 2025 / SME Business Advisory Team

Budget 2025 introduced the Investment Boost scheme. But how can Investment Boost help you reinvest in growth and the competitiveness of your business? Here's our summary.

Discover what Budget 2025 means for your small business, from KiwiSaver changes to the new Investment Boost scheme. Get expert insight from a trusted New Zealand business adviser.

Budget 2025: A Business Adviser’s Take on What It Means for You

June 4, 2025 / Manisha Kesha

Discover what Budget 2025 means for your small business, from KiwiSaver changes to the new Investment Boost scheme. Get expert insight from a trusted New Zealand business adviser.

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